Jessica Pegula recently reacted to a video shared by Madison Keys’ physiotherapist, Dr. Kayla Fujimoto Epperson, who traveled to Buffalo for some chicken wings. The former World No. 3 was born in Buffalo, New York, to billionaire parents Terry and Kim Pegula.
Pegula’s connection to the city goes beyond her upbringing; her parents are co-owners of the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL) and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Jessica Pegula Reacts to Madison Keys’ Physiot Going to Buffalo for Chicken Wings
Keys has been working with Epperson for over two years, having started their collaboration in early 2023. In addition to being a physiotherapist, Epperson is also a strength and conditioning specialist and previously worked with Jennifer Brady.
Recently, Epperson posted a humorous video on social media showing her and her husband, Branden, contemplating having chicken wings and then subsequently taking a trip to Buffalo for the said chicken wings.
“When in Buffalo ???? ????,” Epperson captioned her Instagram post.
Reacting to Epperson’s video, Pegula remarked that it was “too good.”
“This is so good hahahahha,” Pegula commented.
“@jpegula first time in Buffalo! Had to,” Epperson replied.
Former doubles World No. 8 Asia Muhammad also commented on the video, noting she spotted them enjoying “beef on weck”– a roast beef sandwich from Buffalo–along with their chicken wings.
“Also beef on weck I can’t ????,” Muhammad commented.
“@asia.muhammad so goooood ????,” Epperson replied.
On the tennis side of things, Pegula concluded her 2025 season after competing in the WTA Finals, where she reached the semifinals before losing to the eventual champion, Elena Rybakina. She finished her year with three titles: the ATX Open, Charleston Open, and Bad Homburg Open. She also had runner-up finishes at the Adelaide International, Miami Open, and Wuhan Open.
Jessica Pegula’s First Tournament During the 2026 Season Will Be the Adelaide International
Pegula is set to start her 2026 season by competing in the Adelaide International, scheduled to take place from Jan. 12 to 17, 2026. The matches of the tournament will be held on the outdoor hard courts at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, South Australia.
“I’m excited to return to Adelaide after the final last summer. As one of the first major tournaments of the year, it helps build momentum for the new tennis season. The timing couldn’t be better and the quality of the field always makes it an important week on the calendar,” Pegula said.
In addition to Pegula, players such as defending champion Keys, Paula Badosa, Belinda Bencic, and Clara Tauson will compete in the WTA 500 hard-court tournament in Adelaide next year.
In 2025, Pegula was the top seed at the Adelaide International and began her campaign in the second round after receiving a first-round bye. She overcame lucky loser Maria Sakkari, Ashlyn Krueger, and Yulia Putintseva to advance to the final. In the championship match, Pegula finished as the runner-up to Keys.